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{Simply Neutrals Tuesday No. 6 – Cabinet Card Cigar Box}

October 13, 2015

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I am joining Wen from Apple Apricot for another Simply Neutrals Tuesday.

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I would like to offer Jennie as a freebie for you to all use in your artwork again.  Just right click and save her to your hard drive.

Last week completely slipped away from me. There are so many of you I need to visit and I feel badly that you left me such lovely comments and I have yet to return the favor. My mission this week is to catch up on that! :-)

This is a little simple altered cigar box I made using some lace and an old cabinet card. Her name is Jennie Murray and there was a little bit about her written on the back of the photo. She hails from Michigan too! Ironically, my paternal grandmother’s maiden name was also Murray…so I wonder hmmmmm could Jennie have been a distant cousin? I doubt it as my Grandmother did not come over here until 1922 from Scotland but it is fun to think about.

I love when I find this type of cigar box to create art on because the lid is recessed and it makes it nice to inlay the art into. I also added just a little bit of paper on the interior. A great box to hide your trinkets and treasures.

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I hope you all have a wonderful week! The trees are almost in full color where I live. I love this time of year. I just wish it could stay for a long while.

Filed in: Simply Neutrals Tuesday • by Sugar Lump Studios • 13 Comments

About Sugar Lump Studios

I am a dabbler. I love to create using all sorts of mediums...pattern papers, stamping, fabric, assemblage, collage, altered art, a never ending smattering of whatever strikes my fancy in whimsical moments. I find creating allows my soul to be fulfilled and love to spend hours in the studio.

Comments

  1. Karen O

    October 13, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I am overwhelmed! This is so beautiful Nancy!!
    I truly love every visit to your blog : ) because your
    work inspires and encourages me~
    I have a few boxes and should give this a try! when
    the time is right.
    Take care and thanks for sharing, this is gorgeous~
    Karen

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  2. Pattie

    October 13, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Beautiful!! So happy to see you sharing on your blog again. I should try this, my hubby is a cigar smoker so we have so many cigar boxes piling up….
    Hugs,
    Pattie

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  3. sherry

    October 13, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Beautifully created in Simply Neutrals. Thank you Nancy for sharing Jennie, she is precious. Autumn Bliss Dear…

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  4. Marjorie

    October 13, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    I love this sweet box. I have one of your creations on this type of box. After I got it I looked
    for boxes like this, they are great. Unfortunately I never did get one. I had hoped there would be one it a batch of cigar boxes I ordered on line, but no such luck. Thanks for sharing the wonderful cabinet card photo.

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  5. suzy

    October 13, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Dear Nancy this is just the sweetest altered box where you have used that truly beautiful vintage child’s image. The box would make a treasured keepsake for holding precious items – and we all have those!
    Beautiful work and I am so happy that you are linking to Wen’s party again!
    Thank you for sharing Jennie too!
    Hugs to you dear friend,
    Suzy

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  6. Sue

    October 13, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    I love your beautiful altered box and that you shared that sweet little image. I have had a few cigar boxes for years now, and have yet to do anything with them. One of these days!…XO

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  7. Deb ~ Paxton Valley Folk Art

    October 14, 2015 at 3:36 am

    So sweet Nancy, what a gorgeous treasure box to tuck special mementos into! And thank you so much for sharing Jennie with us, she is adorable! Enjoy those beautiful fall colours! Deb xo

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  8. Pat

    October 14, 2015 at 6:28 am

    Nancy, this is beautiful! So nice to hop over to your blog again!! You do magic with paper and lace!

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  9. Wen Sylvestre

    October 14, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Oh sweetie your altered cigar box is so beautiful with the sweet image of Jennie and the beautiful pieces you added. Thank you so much for sharing her photo with us. And I’m happy to hear the simply neutrals parties are giving you so much joy and drive to create again Nancy. If ever I had doubts about starting the party, these doubts are long gone since I know now that it brings my blog friends so much joy! So thank you for telling me and for your beautiful shares! Big hugs xx

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  10. Susan tidwell

    October 14, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Your box is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the sweet image.

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  11. Linda

    October 14, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    This is a lovely box and the photo is delightful.

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  12. Jesse

    October 18, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Nancy, I love what you’ve done with the box. It’s simply gorgeous! Your work is such an understated inspiration, in those beautiful neutrals. Thank you so much for sharing the image, too. I noticed that if you click first on the image and then right click, there is a larger image to save. I look forward to using Jennie in a project soon :) Your blog is such a distraction, I could just spend ages enjoying all your drool-worthy artworks. Have a good week.
    Hugs, Jesse

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  13. Marie S.

    October 19, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    Your altered cigar box is absolutely gorgeous, dear Nancy. Love everything about it.
    Thanks for sweet Jennie – i’m running out of images to use so this is very much appreciated.
    Sorry, I’m late but my computer crashed. Had to buy a new one.
    Sending hugs and love,
    Marie

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